Our Blog Posts
Atelier Kids unveils their new state-of-the-art, 4-season studio/workshop!
Our families got that chance to celebrate the grand opening of our new 4-season studio – a world of wonder and exploration! Our outdoor sanctuary ignites children's senses and creativity throughout the year, supporting their holistic development. This studio was built...
The Power of Play
Written by Alison Randall, Atelier Kids Pedagogista A “play” vs. “academics” debate has been happening for decades, in both early years and elementary school settings. As we learn more about the brains of our youngest citizens, we see strong evidence for letting...
10 Impactful Benefits of Nature Play – shared by HiMama
10 Impactful Benefits of Nature Play Written by HiMama and shared with Atelier Kids Playing in nature is good for our body, mind, and soul! Providing ourselves and our children with opportunities to be in nature is unlike any other experience. Being in nature may mean...
“Ancestor Rocks” – Every Child Matters
“To the Indigenous, rocks are seen as ‘living ancestors’…they possess an energy, a spiritual energy and are often called ‘ancestor rocks’. Rocks are seen as symbols of permanence and resiliency…they are here on earth forever.” ~ Meaghan Salisbury, educator Métis...
Transitioning into the ‘New Year’ — by the Atelier Kids Team
September! New year...New beginnings! The start of the school year always feels like the true new year, doesn’t it? New routines, new schedules, and those wonderfully exciting new school supplies make anyone feel like a kid again! Is your little one starting...
On your marks! Get set!….Go Slowly When Choosing Your Child’s Care
The whirlwind of activity after having a child is joyful and lively, always a new adventure around every corner. Moments quickly turn into days and those days turn into months gone by. It feels like you and your partner just found out you’re expecting and now you’re...
Reggio Philosophy: At the Core of Everything We Do
https://blog.himama.com/category/podcast/ Our Atelier Kids. Owner and Head of School, Bernadette Testani, discusses how our childcare centre uses the Reggio Philosophy to educate and provide the best learning experiences for children. Bernadette states that we're not...
Educating Children for a Better, More Just, Future
Written by: Alison Randall, Atelier Kids Pedagogista This year is an especially difficult year to say we are “celebrating” Canada’s National Indigenous People’s Day. But it is a day that we believe is more important than ever to mark. The recent discoveries have...
Atelier Kids Early Learning & Care: Redefining Early Learning Education in Toronto
Atelier Kids is High Park’s only licensed Reggio-inspired childcare centre with five beautifully appointed classrooms of natural light-filled space and a calming interior colour palette. We take our inspiration from the Reggio Emilia educational approach where we...